Transplant Nurse Coordinator: Lead Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Transplant Nurse Coordinator (RN) in Illinois to coordinate patient care across all stages of transplant care, under transplant physicians. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, education delivery, and communication with external partners to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, BLS, and 2–3 years of related clinical experience, with preference for transplant or organ-specific experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of Illinois.
• BLS certification.
• 2–3 years of recent related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, provide, and document appropriate care for patients in the designated care setting.
• Coordinate comprehensive care including consent, data collection, follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maximize wellness and patient outcomes.
• Develop and provide education for patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Serve as a communication link among patient, family, caregivers, team, and external hospitals/agencies.
• Contribute to department/committee activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure clinical practice aligns with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Transplant Nurse Coordinator (RN) in Illinois to coordinate patient care across all stages of transplant care, under transplant physicians. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, education delivery, and communication with external partners to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, BLS, and 2–3 years of related clinical experience, with preference for transplant or organ-specific experience.